

Jean Webster's "Daddy-Long-Legs" is a captivating read. There is an exceptional allure to stories featuring orphaned protagonists, as their heroism is genuine when they face the world head-on, unprotected by a societal system designed to support and safeguard them. This seems logical when we recall the childhood stories that have most impacted our hearts: Heidi, Anne, Tarzan, Sara or Sally, Oliver Twist, Tom Sawyer, and even Harry Potter. These are the heroes through whom we learn to love life and truly belong to the world, in the words of Judy Abbott.
This novel was written in 1912, and ever since, it has been a source of inspiration for readers, writers, and artists alike. It has been adapted numerous times into plays, musicals, films, TV series, and even animated cartoons. The novel tells the adventure of Judy Abbott, who leaves the orphanage after one of the trustees decides to sponsor her education, having noticed her exceptional talent for writing, specifically vivid writing, and her insistence on happiness as a choice in life, rather than an inherent birthright.
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| Category | Stories and Novels Corner |
|---|---|
| Language | Arabic |
| Target Audience | Suitable for all ages |
| ISBN | 9789921723038 |
| Availability | In stock |
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